Please Reply to this mother's need privately
She has a question about St John's Wort
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>Hello. I am suffering from post-partum depression and don't feel comfortable
>taking any of the traditional anti-depressants, due to the fact that I am
>currently breastfeeding. A therapist recommended St. John's Wort, which I
>have been taking for two weeks. A soon-to-be lactation consultant agreed
>with the recommendation and feels it is safe for the baby. She told me about
>Dr. Thomas Hale and his book Medications and Mother's Milk. She suggested I
>try to contact him to see how safe he feels St. John's Wort is for a nursing
>baby. I was unable to find an address for him, but did find your address
>under the list of chats, several which he attends. I didn't know if maybe
>you have any information on the safety of SJW or if possibly you could
>forward this letter to Dr. Thomas Hale.
>
>Thank you very much for your time!
>Melissa Chase
>
>
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Julius Edlavitch M.D. from Minnnnnnesota
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